Residence Hall Director

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Position Title:

Residence Hall Director

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Residence Life Coordinator II

Job Duties:

The Residence Hall Director is an essential employee of the Professional Staff within Residence Life which is in the Division of Student Affairs. The Residence Hall Director's primary responsibility is to the overall management of a residence hall. The Residence Hall Director is supervised by an Associate Director of Residence Life. The position is a twelve month appointment with reappointment contingent upon an annual evaluation.

The job responsibilities will require Residence Hall Directors to work evenings and some weekends to meet the needs of the department, and to maximize our effectiveness in working with students.

The review of applications starts on February 15, 2026. Applications received on or before February 15th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .

Key

Job Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISING

* In collaboration with Assistant Hall Director, advise CORE Team (in-hall student leadership group).

* Ensure that the Assistant Hall Director is supporting CORE Team in their positions.

* Work with the Assistant Hall Director to implement orientation and training of CORE Team ensuring students of all identities are able to find success in this leadership role.

* Assist core leaders in organizing and implementing events for students.

* Ensure a wide array of development opportunities are available to residents in assigned residence hall.

* Disseminate knowledge of campus resources, policies, and procedures to students to assist with their initiatives.

RESIDENCE HALL MANGEMENT

* Responsible for the overall administration and facilities management of assigned residence hall.

* In collaboration with the Assistant Hall Director, provide oversight of desk operations within the residence hall ensuring quality customer service as well as efficient and effective systems in the delivery of services.

* Coordinate payroll verification and approval of student employees in assigned residence hall.

* Maintain occupancy and facilitate room change processes through Star Rez and have frequent communication with the Residence Life Operations Team.

* Manage internal residence hall budgets and have frequent communication with Residence Life Operations Team regarding purchasing and adhering to UWL spending guidelines.

* Work to establish and maintain a positive relationship with Custodian(s) and Facilities Team. Coordinate with them to create safe, clean, and visually appealing residence halls with timely response to repairs and facility improvements as a foundational component in meeting our students' needs.

* Respond to mechanical, heating, electrical and plumbing issues, assessing the situation and communicating with the appropriate university personnel.

* Responsible for all keys within the assigned residence hall and proper security of these keys.

* Advocate for processes that meet student needs; centering and addressing barriers for underrepresented students.

* Attend Residence Life team meetings, departmental meetings and professional developments as scheduled.

* Assist with departmental initiatives which may include committees and advising student organizations/delegations.

* Assist with Residence Life summer camps and conferences, a critical component of our annual operation as a revenue source to keep student housing rates low.

COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Establish effective relationships with students and encourage interaction to develop interpersonal…